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The R&A World Golf Museum
Compact museum exploring the Royal and Ancient Game with clubs, trophies, and stories. Ideal for visitors interested in golf’s traditions.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 37 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pitlochry to St Andrews is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pitlochry to St Andrews will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Pitlochry to St Andrews, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pitlochry to St Andrews among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 70 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pitlochry to St Andrews:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pitlochry to St Andrews costing on average £26.
Other travel options to St Andrews take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 25m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Pitlochry to St Andrews trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 Pitlochry | 1h37 | 14:07 St Andrews | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Pitlochry to St Andrews run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 22:07 |
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Compact museum exploring the Royal and Ancient Game with clubs, trophies, and stories. Ideal for visitors interested in golf’s traditions.
Wide avenue by the Old Course with classic golf views and easy access to the beach. Popular for photos and a relaxed stroll.
Broad sandy beach backed by dunes and famous golf scenery. Excellent for walks, sea air, and classic views of the town and coast.
Wide avenue by the Old Course with classic golf views and easy access to the beach. Popular for photos and a relaxed stroll.
Broad sandy beach backed by dunes and famous golf scenery. Excellent for walks, sea air, and classic views of the town and coast.
Medieval market street lined with university buildings, independent shops, and historic facades. One of the essential walks in the old town.
Scotland’s national dish of minced sheep offal with oats, suet and spices in a casing. A classic Burns supper favourite across Fife and St Andrews pubs.
Smoked haddock in creamy milk sauce, often with onion and parsley. A traditional east coast Scottish fish dish closely associated with nearby fishing communities.
Oats soaked overnight in cream or yoghurt, often with berries or honey. A long-standing Scottish breakfast staple commonly served in cafés and hotels.
Stylish seafood restaurant by the old harbour known for fresh fish and shellfish in a polished but relaxed setting.
Popular bakery and café for soups, sandwiches, cakes and coffee. Good for a casual lunch with strong local support.
Historic pub and restaurant serving hearty Scottish dishes, local beer and comfort food in a classic wood-panelled atmosphere.
St Andrews is pricier than many UK towns, with higher hotel rates, mid-range dining and limited local transport, though casual food and cafés remain manageable.
Service is sometimes included; if not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pitlochry to St Andrews by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Andrews, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pitlochry to St Andrews trains use the Pitlochry to Leuchars station pair. Use this guide to compare Pitlochry and St Andrews train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pitlochry has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Pitlochry.
Ticket office support is available at Pitlochry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pitlochry: Parking, WC.
Available at Pitlochry: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pitlochry: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 2, ramp at the end of northbound platform and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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